Shots fired during fight outside Buckeye Walmart; teen suspects arrested
BUCKEYE, Ariz. - Buckeye Police officials say arrests have been made in connection with a shooting that happened outside of a Walmart on May 9.
The incident, according to a police statement, happened in the area of Yuma and Watson Roads. Investigators said they responded to the scene at around 7:30 p.m. for a gunshot call, and they later learned that a group of three juveniles were fighting someone when one of the juveniles pulled out a handgun and fired it at the victim.
No one was hurt, according to police at the time, the Walmart, however, was evacuated and closed for the evening.
"A 15-year-old male was arrested on charges of aggravated assault with a firearm. A 15-year-old male and a 17-year-old male were arrested on multiple felonies including assault," read a portion of a statement released on May 15.
Teens arrested in Buckeye Walmart shooting
No one was hurt, according to police at the time, the Walmart, however, was evacuated and closed for the evening.